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united states hopes that palestine will be a member of the united nations general assembly and america's latest actions are really seen as backtracking and palestinian officials have even referred to what the united states is doing now as a stab in the back because we know that the u.s. has made it clear that any united nations security council decision or resolution recognizing palestine as a sovereign state would be vetoed by the united states and of course with the u.s. veto this is a decision that could not be passed through the security council we have also heard throughout the last days that it's possible that palestine will try to go through the united nations general assembly now the way that is different from i resolutely of the security council is that it would not give palestine as much of a strong status as a recognized state within the international community but more of a non member observer but this is something that palestine still deems very important because it would get access to united nation institutions and this is something that we know is really. the united states
united states hopes that palestine will be a member of the united nations general assembly and america's latest actions are really seen as backtracking and palestinian officials have even referred to what the united states is doing now as a stab in the back because we know that the u.s. has made it clear that any united nations security council decision or resolution recognizing palestine as a sovereign state would be vetoed by the united states and of course with the u.s. veto this is a...
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minister sergei lavrov has addressed the united nations general assembly with a speech touching up on many different subjects that are most burning for the international community and syria was certainly at the top of that list and one of the most important points he needed regarding syria was that it's key to let the government and the opposition try to carry out talks to let them talk before any intervention from the outside world takes takes place he has said that the government should be given the opportunity to carry out the reforms that they promised and you know the international community should refrain from taking any action until this opportunities given to let syria deal with its own issues to avoid to stabilizing the region even further because he brought up the latest example of libya he reiterated that russia really believes that russia stands against the use of any kind of force against innocent civilians and libya's example has unfortunately showed that actions from the outside world really should take place within the scope of the international war and calling behind
minister sergei lavrov has addressed the united nations general assembly with a speech touching up on many different subjects that are most burning for the international community and syria was certainly at the top of that list and one of the most important points he needed regarding syria was that it's key to let the government and the opposition try to carry out talks to let them talk before any intervention from the outside world takes takes place he has said that the government should be...
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will veto this which means that palestine will end up going to the united nations general assembly which is that which would give it really more of a symbolic status than official recognition by the international community within the united nations but would still give it serious access to many united nations institutions and palestine is certainly ready and working on going ahead with this if the security council resolution doesn't pass the many things that all correspond to the forest life in u. . still to come here on my way or the highway tough words from russia's president is he's the finance minister saying all vital military money is not up for discussion and anyone who thinks differently can gain out. of a beautiful b.s. that's become a blessing for the i learned as a spitsbergen in the arctic all good things come out the costs are to tells you why . jobs in the u.k. are getting fewer and fewer and it seems the vacancies that all there are being swept up by non brits immigrants there's a whopping ninety percent of positions either but it explains why. jaymes amongst the growing r
will veto this which means that palestine will end up going to the united nations general assembly which is that which would give it really more of a symbolic status than official recognition by the international community within the united nations but would still give it serious access to many united nations institutions and palestine is certainly ready and working on going ahead with this if the security council resolution doesn't pass the many things that all correspond to the forest life in...
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nations general assembly and the russian foreign minister has reiterated russia's position really that it's supports palestine's official bid for statehood within the united nations security council and within the united nations and he has welcomed expressed russia's welcome feeling for palestine's wish to participate in further negotiations with in negotiations with israel as we know have been stalled and of course is to give our viewers a bit of a background like we've been reporting it's been a mean sort of issue of. hard work behind closed doors of the united states has been really working hard to try to prevent palestine for placing this official bid to the security council the palestinian leader mahmoud abbas to go ahead with this and this is something that the united nations security council will officially be considering come wednesday ok an assisted many thanks that i'll update on this as it should be for us in u. . so it's coming up on r.c. it's my way or the highway tough words from our president as he backs the finance minister saying vital military money is not solve the d
nations general assembly and the russian foreign minister has reiterated russia's position really that it's supports palestine's official bid for statehood within the united nations security council and within the united nations and he has welcomed expressed russia's welcome feeling for palestine's wish to participate in further negotiations with in negotiations with israel as we know have been stalled and of course is to give our viewers a bit of a background like we've been reporting it's...
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he was addressing the media and head of the annual united nations general assembly where the palestinian authority plans to seek u.n. recognition of a state in the west bank, gaza strip, and east jerusalem. at least 1 people have and killed in a bomb attack in northwest pakistan. a police say a device went off a bank during a funeral for a local tribal elder in a village. of the villagers were pro- government and formed an anti- taliban militia. now for the global economy. five of the world's leading central banks, including the u.s. federal reserve and bank of england, are taking coordinated action to try to help bolster the financial system. they will provide commercial banks with new loans to help ease funding pressures. it comes out as the head of the international monetary fund says the world is in a dangerous new phase which needed bold leadership, and she accused politicians of being indecisive. more details on what today's actions will mean. >> on a day of gloomy forecasts, a concerted move by the world's most powerful central banks. short-term loans are going to be made availabl
he was addressing the media and head of the annual united nations general assembly where the palestinian authority plans to seek u.n. recognition of a state in the west bank, gaza strip, and east jerusalem. at least 1 people have and killed in a bomb attack in northwest pakistan. a police say a device went off a bank during a funeral for a local tribal elder in a village. of the villagers were pro- government and formed an anti- taliban militia. now for the global economy. five of the world's...
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as the sixty six of the session of the united nations general assembly gathers full force in new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov told his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton find out all the latest details ahead in the program the. euro zone's third largest economy takes a hit below the belt as its credit ratings downgraded sparking fears of an even deeper identical crisis across europe. and of multiculturalism under the microscope turkey's president visits berlin trying to break down a wall of issues facing the immigrant community in germany. eight am in moscow i match reza good to have you with us here on r.t. our top story israel has offered to hold direct talks with the palestinians in new york as the jewish state is attempting to halt president abbas's ambition to win u.n. recognition the u.s. also opposes the bid and there has been intense diplomacy through over a crisis over the move or he's honest i see a church in reports on counter efforts russia is taking to see the palestinian plan go through. russian foreign minister sergei
as the sixty six of the session of the united nations general assembly gathers full force in new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov told his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton find out all the latest details ahead in the program the. euro zone's third largest economy takes a hit below the belt as its credit ratings downgraded sparking fears of an even deeper identical crisis across europe. and of multiculturalism under the microscope turkey's...
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nations general assembly to accept the unilateral declaration of a palestinian state so certainly the timing of this report is significant now throughout the week there have been reports of these weighty government in the israeli army. and many an israeli think is who live on land that will potentially become part of a palestinian state now the israelis have been criticized for inflaming the situation by all means if this is trying to create a situation that will ultimately lead to violence the palestinian leadership has been accusing. of trying to present them in a bad light ahead of the september vote because of course israel is against it and trying to muster up as much support as a can internationally for countries not to support the palestinian security and of statehood. ok paula thanks very much indeed for bringing us more on this for us the reporting there. meanwhile the u.s. congress is considering a bill introduced by a republican lawmaker that were cut off american funding to any u.n. body that recognizes statehood ministration astonishingly opposed to the bill saying it wou
nations general assembly to accept the unilateral declaration of a palestinian state so certainly the timing of this report is significant now throughout the week there have been reports of these weighty government in the israeli army. and many an israeli think is who live on land that will potentially become part of a palestinian state now the israelis have been criticized for inflaming the situation by all means if this is trying to create a situation that will ultimately lead to violence the...
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the issue that remains at center stage for those attending the united nations general assembly is the issue of the palestinian campaign for a u.n. membership and statehood is something that the majority of the general assembly does support but it is something that the united states has been speaking out against that the u.s. has the right and to use its veto in the security council because no sides palestine or israel are ready to return to the negotiating table but foreign minister lavrov did say that it is within palestinians right to ask for u.n. membership and the united states should not get in the way of aspirations for any country. that the new people in the middle east quartet will meet in the near future with a recent meeting with the u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton because showed that the u.s. would not like to see the palestinian question raised at the u.n. we think that it would be preferable to sit to the negotiating table first. ready for it because there's no agreement between them we think that deprives the kind of standing an administration of the right to ask
the issue that remains at center stage for those attending the united nations general assembly is the issue of the palestinian campaign for a u.n. membership and statehood is something that the majority of the general assembly does support but it is something that the united states has been speaking out against that the u.s. has the right and to use its veto in the security council because no sides palestine or israel are ready to return to the negotiating table but foreign minister lavrov did...
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. >>> the united nations general assembly convenience this week. the palestinians want to become a formal state, but the u.s. is expected to veto the proposal. we'll discuss that straight ahead. first, you do you know how much money the united states sends israel each year? with olay challenge that. new regenerist wrinkle revolution... relaxes the look of wrinkles instantly, and the look of deep wrinkles in 14 days. ready, set, smooth... regenerist. from olay. even though i'm a great driver, and he's... not so much. well, for a driver like you, i would recommend our new snapshot discount. this little baby keeps track of your great driving habits, so you can save money. [sighs] amazing. it's like an extra bonus savings. [ cackling ] he's my ride home. how much can the snapshot discount save you? call or click today. it feels like help is never far away. it feels like you're protected against life's little mishaps. it feels like you'll make it home. that's what it feels like to be a member. >>> the united states sends $3 billion in aid to israel ever
. >>> the united nations general assembly convenience this week. the palestinians want to become a formal state, but the u.s. is expected to veto the proposal. we'll discuss that straight ahead. first, you do you know how much money the united states sends israel each year? with olay challenge that. new regenerist wrinkle revolution... relaxes the look of wrinkles instantly, and the look of deep wrinkles in 14 days. ready, set, smooth... regenerist. from olay. even though i'm a great...
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general assembly has also witnessed a dramatic walkout after am president mahmoud ahmadinejad launched a scathing attack against western nations with marks on the holocaust nine eleven and nato. bulgaria and romania are denied european visa free travel by britain is promises some member states say the two countries need to sort out corruption and crime. as america puts more of its deadly drones in the skies over africa critics say its attempt to make the world safer is only driving more people towards terror . it is ten am in the russian capital you're watching r t with me arena joshie he story is being made today in new york as palestine prepares to hand in its formal request for u.n. recognition in just a few hours and it's left the world divided with manny's throwing their support behind palestine while an isolated u.s. threatens to veto the bid on the grounds that israel hasn't approved the move well let's now. we have more from our correspondent paula as leader who is in the west bank as emotions there builds to a peak. it's still early here in palestine but this city is eight exc
general assembly has also witnessed a dramatic walkout after am president mahmoud ahmadinejad launched a scathing attack against western nations with marks on the holocaust nine eleven and nato. bulgaria and romania are denied european visa free travel by britain is promises some member states say the two countries need to sort out corruption and crime. as america puts more of its deadly drones in the skies over africa critics say its attempt to make the world safer is only driving more people...
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nations general assembly gathering of course palestine's bid for recognize statehood we know that palestine is already recognized by over one hundred twenty countries why does this u.n. vote matter. it's very important because this is a turning point and sort of palestinian history and in the history of peacemaking in the region we do have as you said bilateral recognitions from different countries we have by now one hundred twenty seven but at the same time we are we have been engaged in a peace process that has taken on over two decades. long and stalling with creating facts on the ground building settlements unilaterally acting from a position of power as an occupier and undermining the chances of peace and the objectives of the two state solution so we are trying now to say that this is a new new era say we are going to the international community to say that the palestinian question and the palestinian people have that i think certainly terminations and should be placed within this international context as the essence of multilateralism as the source of international global legislation
nations general assembly gathering of course palestine's bid for recognize statehood we know that palestine is already recognized by over one hundred twenty countries why does this u.n. vote matter. it's very important because this is a turning point and sort of palestinian history and in the history of peacemaking in the region we do have as you said bilateral recognitions from different countries we have by now one hundred twenty seven but at the same time we are we have been engaged in a...
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now ahead of his speech at the united nations general assembly we spoke to the iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad about the palestinian push for statehood and the overall situation in the middle east that discussion is now. present good at minute i thank you very much for taking the time so far as you are here to address the international body at the united nations every year but you have come so far you have advocated our behalf of the palestinians in support of their sovereignty in support of the palestinians having their own state this year the issue of palestinian statehood is gaining a lot of new momentum in the arab world and with the so-called arab spring uprisings that have taken place in tunisia egypt libya. does the palestinian bid for statehood come at the right time at this moment what is your take on that. in the name of the almighty the most gracious and the most merciful first i would like to greet you and all of your viewers and wish the almighty's blessing for everyone you asked a very important question the people of palestine prior existed even prize of the second w
now ahead of his speech at the united nations general assembly we spoke to the iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad about the palestinian push for statehood and the overall situation in the middle east that discussion is now. present good at minute i thank you very much for taking the time so far as you are here to address the international body at the united nations every year but you have come so far you have advocated our behalf of the palestinians in support of their sovereignty in support...
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nations general assembly to accept their unilateral declaration of a palestinian state so certainly the timing of this report is significant now throughout the week there have been reports of these where your government and israeli army arming the roughly half a million israeli settlers who live on land that would potentially become part of a palestinian state now the israelis have been criticized for inflaming the situation by arming this court essentially trying to create a situation that will ultimately lead to violence the palestinian leadership has been accusing tell of they're trying to convince them in a bad light ahead of the september road because of course israel is against it and . trying to muster up as much support as it can internationally for countries not to support the palestinian declaration of statehood cause they are there meanwhile u.s. congress is considering a bill introduced by a republican lawmaker that would cut off american funding to any u.n. body that recognizes palestinian statehood the obama administration astonishingly opposed to the bill saying it wa
nations general assembly to accept their unilateral declaration of a palestinian state so certainly the timing of this report is significant now throughout the week there have been reports of these where your government and israeli army arming the roughly half a million israeli settlers who live on land that would potentially become part of a palestinian state now the israelis have been criticized for inflaming the situation by arming this court essentially trying to create a situation that...
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nations general assembly is the issue of the palestinian campaign for a u.n. membership state hood this is something that has stolen the spotlight because palestinian membership is something that the majority of the general assembly does support but it's something that the united states has been speaking out against that the us has threatened to use its veto in the security council to prevent palestine from gaining u.n. statehood membership but while it can still gain the support of the general assembly and return an observer status because no sides palestine or israel are ready to return to the negotiating table but foreign minister lavrov did say that it is within palestinians right to ask for u.n. membership and the united states should not get in the way of aspirations for any country take a listen to what the russian foreign minister had to say because. the middle east quartet will not meet in the near future with a recent meeting with the u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton has showed that the u.s. would not like to see the palestinian question raise
nations general assembly is the issue of the palestinian campaign for a u.n. membership state hood this is something that has stolen the spotlight because palestinian membership is something that the majority of the general assembly does support but it's something that the united states has been speaking out against that the us has threatened to use its veto in the security council to prevent palestine from gaining u.n. statehood membership but while it can still gain the support of the general...
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the 66 united nations general assembly has opened in new york. world leaders are calling for action on the global debt crisis, renew efforts for boosting economic growth and ending a stalemate in the middle east. if the real showdown is expected on friday when palestinians submitted their bid for full u. membership. brazil, in keeping with tradition, kick off the annual debate. >> an historic moment as a result of the president became the first woman to open the general debate. >> this is the voice of democracy. [applause] i am convinced that this will be the century of women. >> they will come to the newest un member states. she said she hoped to welcome the palestinians as well. she said it was time for them to be given full membership. but the u.s. and israel are strongly opposed. washington will veto any membership bid. president obama repeated his warning against unilateral moves by the palestinians. if he called for resumption of direct peace talks between the sides. >> i am convinced that there is no shortcut to the end of a conflict that
the 66 united nations general assembly has opened in new york. world leaders are calling for action on the global debt crisis, renew efforts for boosting economic growth and ending a stalemate in the middle east. if the real showdown is expected on friday when palestinians submitted their bid for full u. membership. brazil, in keeping with tradition, kick off the annual debate. >> an historic moment as a result of the president became the first woman to open the general debate. >>...
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as palestinians push shunned for united nations membership, the head of the general assembly tells the bbc they have the right to make their case. >> it is 9:00 a.m. in singapore. >> it is 2:00 a.m. and london, broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, welcome to "newsday." >> a suicide bomber posing as a peace envoy had has killed the men leading afghanistan's effort to negotiate with taliban. burhanuddin rabbani, the former afghan president, died in his home in the capital of kabul during a meeting with two members of the taliban. >> heavy security tonight outside the house in kabul close to the american embassy. where the former president burhanuddin rabbani was killed by of taliban fighter with eight bomb concealed in his turban. he was a divisive leader and a surprise appointment to lead the council set up by president karzai to talk peace with them. the afghan president heard the news in new york just before he met president obama. >> the mission yet undertaken was of vital to the afghan people and for the security and peace of our country. what we will miss
as palestinians push shunned for united nations membership, the head of the general assembly tells the bbc they have the right to make their case. >> it is 9:00 a.m. in singapore. >> it is 2:00 a.m. and london, broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, welcome to "newsday." >> a suicide bomber posing as a peace envoy had has killed the men leading afghanistan's effort to negotiate with taliban. burhanuddin rabbani, the former afghan president,...
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. >> the united nations general assembly, the foreign minister sent his government to crack down on protesters and blamed for an intervention. -- foreign intervention. >> any objective analysis in and around syria will demonstrate that the purpose of the unjust anti-syria campaign currently under way is to attack this model of coexistence that has been the source of pride to our people. how can we are otherwise explain media provocations? what purpose could this serve other than total chaos that would dismember syria and consequently adversely affect its neighbors? what else could this course to achieve other than spread western hegemony. and expand israel's interests. i assure you that our people are determined to reject all forms of intervention in internal affairs. we can continue to pursue security and stability. >> of the crisis began six months ago, and the united nations says 2700 people have been killed. the bbc and other news organizations have made repeated attempts to gain official access to syria. finally, they have been granted a visa. this is her exclusive report. >> we have been
. >> the united nations general assembly, the foreign minister sent his government to crack down on protesters and blamed for an intervention. -- foreign intervention. >> any objective analysis in and around syria will demonstrate that the purpose of the unjust anti-syria campaign currently under way is to attack this model of coexistence that has been the source of pride to our people. how can we are otherwise explain media provocations? what purpose could this serve other than...
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nations general assembly so too will be israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu abbas is going to go with his goods to the united nations security council despite pressure from the american president barack obama not to do so and in fact the pressure from the united states has angered and disappointed palestinians many of them saying that they feel that obama's speech on wednesday was overwhelmingly in support of israel most good does change the ground rules with many observers here as saying that it held in a new time in terms of palestinians commitment to nonviolence and so he was saying that's what the tightest and security forces in collaboration with the israeli army to make sure that the protests today little be peaceful that they will be contained and that they will not detain into any kind of violence it is fitting that those but it happens on a friday because friday is the traditional day that usually optima day plays palestinians take to the streets very often they come they they they clash with israeli soldiers over the whole question of occupation but it certainly is p
nations general assembly so too will be israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu abbas is going to go with his goods to the united nations security council despite pressure from the american president barack obama not to do so and in fact the pressure from the united states has angered and disappointed palestinians many of them saying that they feel that obama's speech on wednesday was overwhelmingly in support of israel most good does change the ground rules with many observers here as saying...
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as the sixty six of the session of the united nations general assembly gather school force in new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov told his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton find out all the latest details ahead in the program. the euro zone's third largest economy takes a hit below the belt as italy's credit ratings downgraded sparking fears of an even deeper financial crisis across europe. and multiculturalism under the microscope the turkish president visits berlin trying to break down a wall of issues facing immigrants in germany.
as the sixty six of the session of the united nations general assembly gather school force in new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov told his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton find out all the latest details ahead in the program. the euro zone's third largest economy takes a hit below the belt as italy's credit ratings downgraded sparking fears of an even deeper financial crisis across europe. and multiculturalism under the microscope the turkish...
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. >> charlie: among the important leaders addressing the united nations general assembly in attendance here meeting with her dignitaries is prime minister of turkey. he will address the u.n. tomorrow. yesterday he met with president obama. the unrest in the arab world put a new focus on turkey and on his leadership. some say secular democracy is a model for the countries of the arab spring. he has emerged as a prominent voice in the range. he traveled in egypt, tunisia and libya and tehran. i spoke to him yesterday at the hotel and here is that conversation. tell me where you see the united states and turkey cooperating and the relation relationship s developed between you and the president. >> [indiscernible] are getting this within the [indiscernible] which are all strengthen the relationship between [indiscernible] and today we are speaking about the -- our efforts aregoing to be proceeded with in a very efficient way sniffle is there a spial relationship between you and the president? >> of course this is how [indiscernible] ie, between turkeynd the united states [iiscernible] but
. >> charlie: among the important leaders addressing the united nations general assembly in attendance here meeting with her dignitaries is prime minister of turkey. he will address the u.n. tomorrow. yesterday he met with president obama. the unrest in the arab world put a new focus on turkey and on his leadership. some say secular democracy is a model for the countries of the arab spring. he has emerged as a prominent voice in the range. he traveled in egypt, tunisia and libya and...
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states to address the united nations general assembly. the president is expected to speak of a whole bunch of issues. this is the president of brazil speaking. when she's done, the president of the united states will speak. but there's also breaking news we're following here in the cnn newsroom. the dramatic word that those two american hikers are, kyra are free. >> we're talking about josh bauer and shane fattal. they have been locked up by iran for two years now and they were convicted of spying, entering the country illegally, but a million dollars bail was paid, $500,000 for each hiker and now we are told that possibly they have walked out of that prison. we want to get to our cnn producer that's there in iran. have you been able to confirm if or not they got into those two cars that got through security and headed up to the gate? >> nobody saw the actual two hikers, but the two cars that went inside the prison to get them out came out with police escort. and so as far as we can tell, it is confirmed that they have been released, been
states to address the united nations general assembly. the president is expected to speak of a whole bunch of issues. this is the president of brazil speaking. when she's done, the president of the united states will speak. but there's also breaking news we're following here in the cnn newsroom. the dramatic word that those two american hikers are, kyra are free. >> we're talking about josh bauer and shane fattal. they have been locked up by iran for two years now and they were convicted...
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well the sixty sixth annual united nations general assembly is now underway and in just a little while russian foreign minister sergei lavrov is scheduled to meet with secretary of state hillary clinton but who have already spoken over the phone about this week's events they are expected to touch more upon the arab spring and the situation in libya but at the center of their discussion and perhaps of the entire u.n.g.a. will be the palestinian bid to gain statehood recognition from the united nations it's a plan the u.s. and israel have both pledged to veto but one palestinian president mahmoud abbas says he will try for anyway now many other leaders actually support that bit and say there is she is actually with israel and in particular the expansion of settlements in the west bank settlements are correspondent paula fleer visited here's her report. he was wanted to meet us here in one of israel's bustling cities he wants to talk but not in his own settlement where he's seen as a troublemaker people they are afraid to talk because the for. the problem move from a group of pinney won't
well the sixty sixth annual united nations general assembly is now underway and in just a little while russian foreign minister sergei lavrov is scheduled to meet with secretary of state hillary clinton but who have already spoken over the phone about this week's events they are expected to touch more upon the arab spring and the situation in libya but at the center of their discussion and perhaps of the entire u.n.g.a. will be the palestinian bid to gain statehood recognition from the united...
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nations general assembly. and our team has several crews on the ground there monitoring the various aspects of this meeting so perhaps the issue with the heaviest global implications is palestinian president mahmoud abbas's plans to formally request membership. general assembly that move is expected this friday and has strongly been opposed by the u.s. and israel both claiming it would undermine chances to return to peace talks however the majority of the general assembly supports it so we thought we'd take a look at the breakdown of the united nations its structure its goals its symbolic power and its actual power r.c. correspondent marina partner has more. if global politics were a sport. the united nations would be the grand arena. and september would be open the season nearly two hundred of the world's most powerful and not so powerful players descend on new york city gathering in one room for a week's worth of speeches and a chance to grandstand on the international stage nearly ten thousand delegates in
nations general assembly. and our team has several crews on the ground there monitoring the various aspects of this meeting so perhaps the issue with the heaviest global implications is palestinian president mahmoud abbas's plans to formally request membership. general assembly that move is expected this friday and has strongly been opposed by the u.s. and israel both claiming it would undermine chances to return to peace talks however the majority of the general assembly supports it so we...
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general assembly voted with some objection to give the seat to the national transitional council. will grant reports. >> while the military forces struggle to make progress on the ground, their diplomatic forces have made advances. the first step was the formal recognition by the general assembly that the ntc has the right to represent libya. egypt led the calls for the resolution to be accepted. >> arguing against that would only prolong the suffering of the libyan people. and delay achieving justice. particularly as close to 90 member states of united nations have recognize the ntc, as the only representative of the libyan people. >> coming after jubilant victory, this resolution was always expected to pass. but for the transitional council, another important step toward full recognition by the international community. >> the general assembly is voting. >> the vote was far from unanimous. a block of latin american countries opposed the move led by venezuela whose president is a close ally of colonel gaddafi. >> we reject any attempt to transform libya into a protector of nato or
general assembly voted with some objection to give the seat to the national transitional council. will grant reports. >> while the military forces struggle to make progress on the ground, their diplomatic forces have made advances. the first step was the formal recognition by the general assembly that the ntc has the right to represent libya. egypt led the calls for the resolution to be accepted. >> arguing against that would only prolong the suffering of the libyan people. and...
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well the sixty sixth annual united nations general assembly is now underway and at this moment there is a scheduled meeting taking place between russian foreign minister sergei lavrov and secretary of state hillary clinton but you have already spoken over the phone and there expresses touch upon a few issues the arab spring the situation in libya but certainly at the center of their discussion and perhaps of the entire u.n. g.a. will be the palestinian bid to gain statehood recognition from the united nations this is a plan that the u.s. and israel have pledged to veto but one the palestinian president mahmoud abbas says he will try for anyway many other leaders are supporting that bed and they their issue is with israel and in particular the expansion of settlements in the west bank settlements argue correspondent paula sawyer went to here's her report. he was wanted to meet us here in one of israel's bustling cities he wants to talk but not in his own city home and where he's seen as a troublemaker they are afraid. because the before i'm away from the drug life for all me for my vi
well the sixty sixth annual united nations general assembly is now underway and at this moment there is a scheduled meeting taking place between russian foreign minister sergei lavrov and secretary of state hillary clinton but you have already spoken over the phone and there expresses touch upon a few issues the arab spring the situation in libya but certainly at the center of their discussion and perhaps of the entire u.n. g.a. will be the palestinian bid to gain statehood recognition from the...
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noda will begin the visit and attend the united nations general assembly. the prime minister will speak to world leaders about nuclear safety and scheduled to meet separately with u.s. president barack obama. noda will hold talks with the south korean president for the first time since becoming prime minister. noda said he wants to discuss north korea's nuclear program and abduction of japanese nationals and added that he hopes to confirm japan, south korea and the united states will cooperate to resolve these issues. >>> sources close to noda say japan and south korea are likely to agree on the resurvegs of negotiations toward an economic partnership agreement for free trade and investment. south korea has also made a formal request for talks with japan regarding korean women forced to work in military brothels during world war ii a. treaty signed between japan and south korea when relations were normalized in 1965 stipulates that south korea waves the right to request any form of compensation. however, south korea's constitutional court ruled last month t
noda will begin the visit and attend the united nations general assembly. the prime minister will speak to world leaders about nuclear safety and scheduled to meet separately with u.s. president barack obama. noda will hold talks with the south korean president for the first time since becoming prime minister. noda said he wants to discuss north korea's nuclear program and abduction of japanese nationals and added that he hopes to confirm japan, south korea and the united states will cooperate...
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nations general assembly. where do you think it is? >> well, it is as is well-known as president abbas has said he will submit an application of full membership and to go to the security council. this is somebody set out in his speech at the end of this week. what is happening is of course we're all talking bit, we're all negotiating about it, we're all putting pressure behind the scenes, in our case in the cas of european countries such as britain trying to push thize ray lisa and the palestinians back into negotiations. and i strongly believe in a palestinian state alongside a security israel. the only way to bring th about is by agreemen between both sides. my advice to president abbas, going tohe secuty council to provide a vote doesn't provide the answer. that's not a course we have recommended because it bris you said in your introduction a veto from the unit states and nobody is any further fward. it is getting back to negotiations. what we're trying to do is actually to push it in more desirable direct
nations general assembly. where do you think it is? >> well, it is as is well-known as president abbas has said he will submit an application of full membership and to go to the security council. this is somebody set out in his speech at the end of this week. what is happening is of course we're all talking bit, we're all negotiating about it, we're all putting pressure behind the scenes, in our case in the cas of european countries such as britain trying to push thize ray lisa and the...
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. >>> our yes question from the gps challenges where was the first united nations general assembly? was it a, san francisco, b, new york, c, london, or d, geneva? stay tuned. we'll tell you the correct answer. make sure you go to cnn.com/gps for ten more questions while there check out our website, the global public square, find smart entires and takes by our favorite experts and follow us on twitter and facebook. i've just finished reading a great book, it's jack wetterford's the making of the modern world. my book of the week. weatherford makes you understand that genghis kahn's territory was the roman empire of europe, conquered russia, india and more. he was in his day a great modernizer, fascinating greek. the last look. we all like our comforts of home, even world leaders. colonel gadhafi traveled, reporter traveled with her own bed, president bush had his own pillow, such needs almost caused a diplomatic incident. australia's foreign minister wanted to bring his beloved breakfast treat to new york with him. according to mr. rudd's twitter feed the airport authorities in new y
. >>> our yes question from the gps challenges where was the first united nations general assembly? was it a, san francisco, b, new york, c, london, or d, geneva? stay tuned. we'll tell you the correct answer. make sure you go to cnn.com/gps for ten more questions while there check out our website, the global public square, find smart entires and takes by our favorite experts and follow us on twitter and facebook. i've just finished reading a great book, it's jack wetterford's the...
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and in a related development, the united nation's general assembly voted to give libya's seat to the national transitional council, made up of former rebels. back in the u.s., president obama today signed into law the first major overhaul of the nation's patent system in nearly 60 years. the america invents act is designed to streamline the patent process, reduce costly legal battles, and give the patent office more money to process applications faster. that office currently takes an average of three years to approve a patent. at a signing ceremony in alexandria, virginia, the president said the bipartisan law would help bring products to market faster and spur innovation. on wall street today, stocks closed strong, managing their first five-day winning streak since july. the dow jones industrial average gained nearly 76 points to close at 11,509. the nasdaq rose 15 points to close above 2,622. for the week, the dow gained nearly 5%; the nasdaq rose more than 6%. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to judy. >> woodruff: and we turn again to egypt. margaret warner con
and in a related development, the united nation's general assembly voted to give libya's seat to the national transitional council, made up of former rebels. back in the u.s., president obama today signed into law the first major overhaul of the nation's patent system in nearly 60 years. the america invents act is designed to streamline the patent process, reduce costly legal battles, and give the patent office more money to process applications faster. that office currently takes an average of...